Non Resident Indian
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A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) means a person resident outside India who is a citizen of India or is a person of Indian origin.
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An Indian citizen residing outside India for a combined total of at least 183 days in a financial year is considered to be an NRI.
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NRIs enjoy voting rights and are required to pay and file the income tax return on their Indian income like resident Indians.
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NRI is more of a technical classification for taxation purposes and investment purposes.
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However, in case an NRI wishes to take up foreign citizenship, he/she will have to give up Indian citizenship as the Indian constitution does not allow dual citizenship.
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A person cannot hold Indian as well as foreign citizenship simultaneously.